Cleveland Weather: Still wet and still windy!!

We are currently dealing with the weather effects from the remnants of Sandy. Expect more rain and wind today.

With that being said, the strongest winds we have seen, with winds gust over 60 mph, will start to die down this afternoon. This is also the same time the high wind warning across our area will expire. It will still be windy, and with the continued rainfall, flooding is still a concern.

Stay tuned to WKYC on TV and online for the latest information.

Lakeshore FLOOD WARNING is in effect for the Northern Ohio lakeshore through Tuesday evening.

River FLOOD WARNINGS for Lorain, Cuyahoga and Lake counties until further notice.

FLOOD WATCH for all of northern Ohio through Tuesday evening.

HIGH WIND WARNING is in effect for Northern Ohio through 1 PM. 

Tuesday: Chilly, very windy and wet. Upper 40s. Winds: NW 20-30, gusts to 50

Tuesday night: More showers and windy weather. Upper 30s/low 40s. Winds: N 20-25, gusts to 45.

Wednesday: Scattered showers. Near 50. Winds: NW 15-20, gusts-30 mph.

Thursday: Cloudy and breezy with scattered showers. Near 50. Winds: W 15-20, gusts to 30.

Friday: Cloudy with a few scattered showers & much less wind.  High: 47.

Saturday: Partly cloudy to mostly sunny. Dry. Low 50s.

Sunday: A mix of sun and clouds. Low 50s.

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Photos: Hurricane Sandy

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: Water rushes into the Carey Tunnel (previously the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel), caused by Hurricane Sandy, October 29, 2012, in the Financial District of New York, United States. Hurricane Sandy, which threatens 50 million people in the eastern third of the U.S., is expected to bring days of rain, high winds and possibly heavy snow. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the closure of all New York City will bus, subway and commuter rail service as of Sunday evening. (P

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Stormy weather brings trick-or-treat schedule changes

Mother Nature has taken Halloween into her own hands this year.

Although some communities have already held their trick-or-treating, others are starting to reschedule their dates/times due to the inclement weather from Hurricane Sandy.

Halloween 2012: Expanded coverage

Below you will find an updated list of local community trick-or-treat times for 2012.

Those communities that have confirmed their altered trick-or-treat schedule due to the weather have been bolded in the list below.

Photos: Hurricane Sandy

We expect more communities to reschedule, so check back for updates.

If you see that your community's trick-or-treat time is not listed, e-mail rhaidet@wkyc.com with the information.

CLICK HERE for an interactive map of local haunted houses

Also, feel free to send pictures of your Halloween decorations and/or carved pumpkins to the e-mail address listed above (including your name and hometown) or by clicking HERE. We just might use your creepy creations in a photo gallery on WKYC.com!

Vote for your favorite Halloween candy

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Shopping areas:

- Aurora Farms Premium Outlets: RESCHEDULED to Thursday, Nov. 1 from 6-8 p.m. Kids 10 and younger are invited to trick-or-treat at participating stores. Parents will be given coupons at participating stores.

- Chapel Hill Mall in Akron: Trick-or-Treat inside the mall Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The event is for children ages 12 and under.

- Crocker Park in Westlake: Trick-or-Treat on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 2-4 p.m. Pet costume contest from 12-1:30 p.m.

- Parmatown Mall: Friday, Oct. 26 from 5-7 p.m.

- Summit Mall in Fairlawn: Trick-or-Treat inside the mall on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 6-8 p.m.

- Westfield Belden Village Mall in Canton: Trick-or-Treat inside the mall on Monday, Oct. 29 from 6-8 p.m.

- Westfield Great Northern Mall in North Olmsted: Trick-or-Treat inside the mall on Monday, Oct. 29 from 6-8 p.m. or while supplies last.

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Community trick-or-treat schedules:

- Akron: Saturday, Oct. 27 from 5-7 p.m.

- Amherst: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-7:30 p.m.

- Ashland: Thursday, Oct. 25 from 6-7 p.m.

- Aurora: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 5-7 p.m.

- Austintown: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

- Avon: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 5-6:30 p.m.

- Avon Lake: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 5-6:30 p.m.

- Bainbridge: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Bath: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 5-7 p.m.

- Bay Village: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Barberton: Saturday, Oct. 27 from 5-7 p.m.

- Beachwood: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 5-7 p.m.

- Bedford: RESCHEDULED Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Bentleyville: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Berea: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Boardman: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.

- Boston Heights: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Bowling Green: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6:30-8 p.m.

- Brecksville: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Brimfield: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 2-4 p.m.

- Broadview Heights: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Brook Park: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Brooklyn: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Brunswick: RESCHEULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m. The Brunswick Community Recreation Center will hold a Halloween event on Wednesday, Oct. 31 (indoors) from 6-8 p.m.

- Brunswick Hills: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Bucyrus: Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

- Burton Village: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 5:30-7 p.m.

- Canal Fulton: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 6-8 p.m.

- Canfield: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Canton: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 3-5 p.m.

- Carrollton: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-7 p.m.

- Chagrin Falls: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Chardon: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

- Chatham: Saturday, Oct. 27 from 6-7:30 p.m.

- Chesterland: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Chippewa Lake: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

- Cleveland: RESCHEDULED (correction) to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 6-8 p.m.

- Cleveland Heights: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Conneaut: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.

- Copley: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 5-7 p.m.

- Coventry: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 5:30-8 p.m.

- Crestline: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 2-4 p.m.

- Cuyahoga Falls: Saturday, Oct. 27 from 6-8 p.m. The city's annual Halloween Spooktacular at Falls River Square takes place the same day from 2-4 p.m.

- Cuyahoga Heights: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

- Dover: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. 

- Doylestown: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-6:45 p.m. A parade leaves the Square at 7 p.m. and heads to the Middle School for a costume judging contest.

- East Canton Village: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 3-5 p.m.

- East Liverpool: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

- East Rochester: RESCHEDULED to Friday, Nov. 2 from 6-7:30 p.m.

- Eastlake: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 5-7 p.m.

- Elyria: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 2-3:30 p.m.

- Euclid: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 5-7 p.m.  

- Fairlawn: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 5-7 p.m.

- Fairview Park: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 5-7 p.m.

- Findlay: Thursday, Oct. 25 from 6:30-8 p.m. There's also a Halloween parade on Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 7-9 p.m.

- Garfield Heights: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Garrettsville: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Geneva-on-the-Lake: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 4-6 p.m. 

- Grafton: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-7:30 p.m.

- Granger Township: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 2-4 p.m.

- Green: Saturday, Oct. 27 from 6-8 p.m.

- Hambden Township: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

- Hartville: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 3-5 p.m.

- Highland Heights: RESCHEDULED to Friday, Nov. 2 from 6-8 p.m.

- Hinckley: Many neighborhoods establish their own. For those that don't, Hinckley Township suggests Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Hudson: No city-wide date/time set. Individual neighborhoods select their own.

- Huron: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.

- Independence: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Kent: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 3-5 p.m.

- Kirtland: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 5-7 p.m.

- Lakewood: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 5-7 p.m.

- Lafayette Township: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 6-8 p.m.

- Lima: Thursday, Oct. 25 from 5-7 p.m. There's also a "safety city trick-or-treat" scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 20 from noon-2 p.m.

- Litchfield: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 6-8 p.m.

- Lodi: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 6-8 p.m.

- Lorain: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-7:30 p.m.

- Lordstown: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 5-7 p.m.

- Louisville: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 3-5 p.m.

- Lyndhurst: RESCHEDULED to Friday, Nov. 2 from 6-8 p.m.

- Macedonia: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 6-8 p.m.

- Madison: Wedensday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Mansfield: Thursday, Oct. 25 from 5:30-7 p.m.

- Maple Heights: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m. 

- Marion: City officials say trick-or-treat will remain as scheduled on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

- Massillon: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 3-5 p.m.

- Mayfield Heights: RESCHEDULED to Friday, Nov. 2 from 6-8 p.m. 

- Mayfield Village: RESCHEDULED to Friday, Nov. 2 from 6-8:30 p.m. 

- Medina: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 6-8 p.m.

- Medina Township: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 6-8 p.m.

- Mentor: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 5-7 p.m.

- Mentor-on-the-Lake: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 5-7 p.m.

- Middleburg Heights:  RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 6-8 p.m.

- Middlefield Village: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 5:30-7 p.m.

- Minerva: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7 p.m. The parade begins at 7 p.m.

- Mogadore: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 6-7:30 p.m.

- Montville: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 6-8 p.m.

- Munroe Falls: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 5-7 p.m.

- Navarre Village: Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 6-7 p.m.

- New Philadelphia: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Newburgh Heights: RESCHEDULED to Friday, Nov. 2 from 6-8 p.m.

- North Canton:  Sunday, Oct. 28 from 3-5 p.m.

- North Olmsted: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 5-7 p.m.

- North Ridgeville: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 6-7:30 p.m.

- North Royalton: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Northfield Village: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 6-8 p.m.

- Norton: Saturday, Oct. 27 from 5-7 p.m.

- Oakwood: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Oberlin: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m. There's also a Halloween parade (starts at Eastwood School) on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.

- Olmsted Falls: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Olmsted Township: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Orange Village: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Orrville: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Painesville: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 5-7 p.m.

- Painesville Twp:  RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 5-7pm

- Parma: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Parma Heights: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Pepper Pike: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Plain Township: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 3-5 p.m.

- Ravenna: Saturday, Oct. 27 from 3-5 p.m. 

- Reminderville: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 5-7 p.m.

- Richfield: Officials say trick-or-treat will go on as scheduled on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. The parade begins at 5:45 p.m. by Fellowship Hall.

- Richmond Heights: RESCHEDULED to Friday, Nov. 2 from 6-8 p.m. 

- Rittman: Saturday, Oct. 27 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

- Rocky River: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. 

- Rochester Village: RESCHEDULED to Friday, Nov. 2 from 6-7:30 p.m.

- Russell Township: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Salem: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

- Sandusky: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.

- Sagamore Hills: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 6-8 p.m.

- Seville Village: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 6-8 p.m.

- Seven Hills: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Shaker Heights: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-7:30 p.m.

- Sharon Township: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Sheffield Village: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 2-3:30 p.m. 

- Sheffield Lake: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-7:30 p.m.

- Silver Lake: Saturday, Oct. 27 from 6-8 p.m.

- Solon: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- South Euclid: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m. 

- Springfield Township (Summit County): Saturday, Oct. 27 from 5-7 p.m.

- Stow: Saturday, Oct. 27 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

- Streetsboro: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m. 

- Strongsville: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Tallmadge: Thursday, Oct. 25 from 5:30-7 p.m.

- Twinsburg: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 5-7 p.m.

- Twinsburg Township: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 5-7 p.m.

- Valley City: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

- Valley View: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Vermilion: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 5-6:30 p.m.

- Wadsworth: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 6-8 p.m.

- Warren: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.

- Warrensville Heights: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, nov. 4 from 5-7 p.m.

- Westfield: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 6-8 p.m.

- Westlake: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Wickliffe: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 5-7 p.m. 

- Willoughby: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 5-7 p.m.

- Willoughby Hills: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 5-7 p.m.

- Willowick: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 5-7 p.m.

- Woodmere Village: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Wooster: No city-wide date/time set. Individual neighborhoods select their hours/times.

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Sandy creates travel delays in Northeast Ohio

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Associated Press

Northeast Ohio is feeling the impact of super storm Sandy.

As the storm moves inland from the Atlantic, winds and rain are picking up strength here.

At Hopkins International Airport, flights to East Coast cities are canceled. Many airlines began allowing travelers to reschedule flight last week as the storm began moving northward.

Flights are expected to be impacted for days following the storm.

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Obama says he's confident in storm preparations

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Associated Press

WASHINGTON  --  President Barack Obama says he's confident that state and federal governments have done all they can to prepare for the superstorm barreling up the East Coast.

He says the slow-moving storm will affect millions of people, and he is urging Americans to heed warnings.

Obama was speaking from the White House briefing room. He said the key is to make sure the public is following instructions to take precautions.

A week from Election Day, he says he's not worried about the impact of the storm on his re-election chances. And he says that the No. 1 priority is to make sure lives are saved.

JULIE PACE
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Stormy weather brings trick-or-treat schedule changes

Mother Nature has taken Halloween into her own hands this year.

Although some communities have already held their trick-or-treating, others are starting to reschedule their dates/times due to the inclement weather from Hurricane Sandy.

Halloween 2012: Expanded coverage

Below you will find an updated list of local community trick-or-treat times for 2012.

Those communities that have confirmed their altered trick-or-treat schedule due to the weather have been bolded in the list below.

We expect more communities will be rescheduling, so check back for updates.

If you see that your community's trick-or-treat time is not listed, e-mail rhaidet@wkyc.com with the information.

CLICK HERE for an interactive map of local haunted houses

Also, feel free to send pictures of your Halloween decorations and/or carved pumpkins to the e-mail address listed above (including your name and hometown) or by clicking HERE. We just might use your creepy creations in a photo gallery on WKYC.com!

Vote for your favorite Halloween candy

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Shopping areas:

- Aurora Farms Premium Outlets: Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m.

- Chapel Hill Mall in Akron: Trick-or-Treat inside the mall Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The event is for children ages 12 and under.

- Crocker Park in Westlake: Trick-or-Treat on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 2-4 p.m. Pet costume contest from 12-1:30 p.m.

- Parmatown Mall: Friday, Oct. 26 from 5-7 p.m.

- Summit Mall in Fairlawn: Trick-or-Treat inside the mall on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 6-8 p.m.

- Westfield Belden Village Mall in Canton: Trick-or-Treat inside the mall on Monday, Oct. 29 from 6-8 p.m.

- Westfield Great Northern Mall in North Olmsted: Trick-or-Treat inside the mall on Monday, Oct. 29 from 6-8 p.m. or while supplies last.

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Community trick-or-treat schedules:

- Akron: Saturday, Oct. 27 from 5-7 p.m.

- Amherst: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m. There will also be a Halloween parade and costume contest held on Sunday, Oct. 28 starting at 3:30 p.m.

- Ashland: Thursday, Oct. 25 from 6-7 p.m.

- Austintown: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

- Avon: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

- Avon Lake: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

- Bainbridge: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Bath: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 5-7 p.m.

- Bay Village: Boo Village Halloween March on Saturday, Oct. 27 from noon-2 p.m. Children are invited to dress in their Halloween costumes and meet at the Bayway Cabin. Bay Village Auxiliary Police will escort children and parents across Wolf Road where children can Trick-or-Treat at Bay Square and at Dover Center Road merchants.

- Barberton: Saturday, Oct. 27 from 5-7 p.m.

- Beachwood: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Bedford: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Berea: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Boardman: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.

- Bowling Green: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6:30-8 p.m.

- Brecksville: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Brimfield: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 2-4 p.m.

- Broadview Heights: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Brook Park: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. There's also "Boo" Park Halloween Party at the Community Center on Sunday, Oct. 28 from 3-5 p.m.

- Brooklyn: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 6-8 p.m.

- Brunswick: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Brunswick Hills: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Bucyrus: Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

- Canal Fulton: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Canfield: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Canton: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 3-5 p.m.

- Carrollton: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-7 p.m.

- Chagrin Falls: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Chardon: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. There's also a parade with donuts on the Square, which starts at 7:30 p.m.

- Chatham: Saturday, Oct. 27 from 6-7:30 p.m.

- Chesterland: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Chippewa Lake: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

- Cleveland: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Cleveland Heights: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Columbia Station: Conneaut: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.

- Copley: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 5-7 p.m.

- Coventry: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 5:30-8 p.m.

- Crestline: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 2-4 p.m.

- Cuyahoga Falls: Saturday, Oct. 27 from 6-8 p.m. The city's annual Halloween Spooktacular at Falls River Square takes place the same day from 2-4 p.m.

- Cuyahoga Heights: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

- Dover: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. 

- Doylestown: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-6:45 p.m. A parade leaves the Square at 7 p.m. and heads to the Middle School for a costume judging contest.

- East Canton Village: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 3-5 p.m.

- East Liverpool: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

- Eastlake: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Elyria: RESCHEDULED to Saturday, Nov. 3 from 2-3:30 p.m.

- Euclid: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.  

- Fairlawn: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 5-7 p.m.

- Fairview Park: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Findlay: Thursday, Oct. 25 from 6:30-8 p.m. There's also a Halloween parade on Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 7-9 p.m.

- Garfield Heights: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Garrettsville: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Geneva-on-the-Lake: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 4-6 p.m. 

- Grafton:  Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m. There's also a parade that will be held on Sunday, Oct. 28 (time not listed).

- Granger Township: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 2-4 p.m.

- Green: Saturday, Oct. 27 from 6-8 p.m.

- Hartville: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 3-5 p.m.

- Highland Heights: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Hinckley: Many neighborhoods establish their own. For those that don't, Hinckley Township suggests Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Hudson: No city-wide date/time set. Individual neighborhoods select their own.

- Huron: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.

- Independence: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. 

- Kent: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 3-5 p.m.

- Kirtland: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Lakewood: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 5-7 p.m.

- Lima: Thursday, Oct. 25 from 5-7 p.m. There's also a "safety city trick-or-treat" scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 20 from noon-2 p.m.

- Litchfield: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Lodi: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Lorain: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-7:30 p.m.

- Lordstown: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.

- Louisville: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 3-5 p.m.

- Macedonia: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Madison: Wedensday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Mansfield: Thursday, Oct. 25 from 5:30-7 p.m.

- Maple Heights: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. 

- Marion: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

- Massillon: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 3-5 p.m.

- Mayfield Heights: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. 

- Mayfield Village: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8:30 p.m. 

- Medina: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Medina Township: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Mentor: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 5-7 p.m.

- Mentor-on-the-Lake: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Middleburg Heights:  Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Minerva: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7 p.m. The parade begins at 7 p.m.

- Mogadore: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 6-7:30 p.m.

- Montville: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Munroe Falls: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Navarre Village: Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 6-7 p.m.

- New Philadelphia: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- North Canton:  Sunday, Oct. 28 from 3-5 p.m.

- North Olmsted: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- North Ridgeville: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

- North Royalton: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Norton: Saturday, Oct. 27 from 5-7 p.m.

- Oakwood: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Oberlin: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m. There's also a Halloween parade (starts at Eastwood School) on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.

- Olmsted Falls: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Orrville: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Painesville: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Parma: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Parma Heights: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Pepper Pike: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Plain Township: Sunday, Oct. 28 from 3-5 p.m.

- Ravenna: Saturday, Oct. 27 from 3-5 p.m. 

- Richfield: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Richmond Heights: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. 

- Rittman: Saturday, Oct. 27 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

- Rocky River: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. 

- Salem: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

- Sandusky: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.

- Sagamore Hills: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Seville Village: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Seven Hills: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m.

- Shaker Heights:  Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.

- Sharon Township: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Sheffield Village: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-7:30 p.m. 

- Silver Lake: Saturday, Oct. 27 from 6-8 p.m.

- Solon: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- South Euclid: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Springfield Township (Summit County): Saturday, Oct. 27 from 5-7 p.m.

- Stow: Saturday, Oct. 27 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

- Streetsboro: RESCHEDULED to Sunday, Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m. 

- Strongsville: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Tallmadge: Thursday, Oct. 25 from 5:30-7 p.m.

- Twinsburg: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Valley View: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Vermilion: Saturday, Oct. 27 from 1-3 p.m.

- Wadsworth: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Warren: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.

- Westlake: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Wickliffe: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. 

- Willoughby Hills: Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.

- Wooster: No city-wide date/time set. Individual neighborhoods select their hours/times.

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Cleveland Weather: Cool, wet and windy

Hazardous weather will likely impact Northeast Ohio over the coming days due to what is now Hurricane Sandy. Our biggest impacts will be strong wind and heavy rain, which will be felt from Sunday night through Wednesday. Wind in excess of 40 mph is likely with gusts to 70 mph & more than 3 inches of rainfall. The strong winds and heavy rain over a significant time period could lead to power outages and flooding, so it is important that people keep up-to-date with the latest information about Sandy.

Stay tuned to WKYC on TV and online for the latest information on Sandy and how this system will impact Northeast Ohio.

Sunday: Cloudy, cool and windy with rain moving in from east to west. High: 49. Wind: N 15-20, gusts-35 mph.

FLOOD WATCH goes into effect for Northern Ohio from Late Sunday through Tuesday Evening.

Sunday night: Wet and windy. Low: 38. Wind: N 15-25 mph.

Monday: Rain continues & very windy!! High: 45.  Wind: North 25-35, gusts-50 mph.

HIGH WIND WATCH in effect from Noon Monday until 10 AM Tuesday Morning.

Monday Night: Rain & very windy.  Low: 35.  Wind: NW 35-45, gusts-70 mph!!

Tuesday: Windy & wet.  High: 44.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy & windy with showers likely.  High: 44.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy, less windy with scattered showers.  High: 45.

Friday: Mostly cloudy with a few scattered showers.  High: 50.

Saturday: Partly Sunny. High: 53.

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WKYC teams up with community to Make A Difference

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A total of 748 volunteers donated 1,671 hours of their time on Saturday at 23 different locations across Northeast Ohio in an effort to make our community a better place.

Volunteers included WKYC staff members and viewers from across our area.

National Make a Difference Day was started by Gannett-owned USA Weekend 20 years ago. This year WKYC joined the company wide effort, encouraging staff and viewers to join in on this national day of giving back.

Five winners even received prizes for their participation. The winners are listed below:

• Susan Jones
• Andrew Brandt
• Shelley Muchnicki
• Nancy Dempsey
• Sonya Pryor-Jones

Main sites included The Cleveland Foodbank, the Akron Regional Foodbank, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland, The Salvation Army and Coats for Kids. Volunteers were found at other locations from the Carl & Louis Stokes Academy to the Berea Animal Rescue Fund to libraries, museums and Metroparks across the area.

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores generously donated hundreds of craft supplies to five Boys and Girls Clubs in Cleveland for volunteers on Make a Difference Day - Oct. 27th. Over 360 youth across the city will be decorating pictures frames with foamie décor and glitter, personalizing their own canvas tote bags with festive fall shapes and making beaded bracelets. Over 30 boxes of supplies were delivered and soon youth ages 6-12 at the Boys and Girls Club will be expressing their creativity thanks to Jo-Ann!

There was an impressive showing of 300 plus volunteers in Nordonia where they turned Make A Difference Day into an day of service for their school district, volunteering at 10 different sites in the community.

If you didn't have a chance to volunteer today, there are volunteer opportunities just about every day of the year.

The Volunteer Center at BVU is Greater Cleveland's resource for recruiting, developing, and organizing volunteers. Since 1993, BVU has been linking volunteers to opportunities that address such issues as homelessness, the environment, crisis support, youth and families, people living with disabilities, seniors and many more.

Funded by the United Way of Greater Cleveland, the Volunteer Center at BVU makes it easy for individuals, schools, businesses and social, civic and faith-based groups to identify volunteer opportunities that meet their skills, interest, location and availability.

Become a BVU volunteer today at  www.bvuvolunteers.org

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LIVE: Rock Hall American Music Masters performer interviews

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Tonight the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame caps off their American Music Masters Series week honoring rock and roll icon Chuck Berry with an all-star concert.

Among the scheduled performers and Rock Hall Inductees Ernie Isley (The Isley Brothers), Darryl "DMC" McDaniels (Run DMC), Merle Haggard, David Johansen (New York Dolls/Buster Poindexter), Rick Derringer ("Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo"), Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead) and many others.

Channel 3 will be streaming live interviews with many of the performers from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. here on wkyc.com.

1:09pm - Change of plans.  Rosie Flores will be our first interview.  Flores is a reknowned guitarist who was voted one of the "75 Greatest Female Guitarists of All Time" by Venus Zine.  She's appeared on Austin City Limits and Late Night with Conan O'Brien.

1:03pm - Still waiting on Merle who is performing his sound check right now.  We are at the artist's mercy in interview situations like this.  And that's fine by us.

12:40 pm - We're up streaming live form the basement of the State Theater at Playhouse Square where we're awaiting our first scheduled interview of the day.... Merle Haggard at 12:45 pm.

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Make a Difference Day 2012: Upload your photos

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National "Make a Difference Day" is October 27. Click through to the gallery and use the form to upload your photos. Or send your material using this link: http://www.wkyc.com/video/submit.aspx

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Hurricane Sandy a menace to East Coast

An ominous pre-Halloween hurricane -- dubbed "Frankenstorm" for its potential monstrous effects -- has millions bracing for a ferocious weather system likely barrel up the Eastern Seaboard by Monday.

For the 50 million people who live in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast roughly one-sixth of the U.S. population -- Hurricane Sandy's winds, rains and potential snow could cause widespread havoc, with weather forecasters predicting up to 10 inches of rain in some regions, snowstorms in others and widespread wind damage that could down power lines.

At least 38 deaths in Cuba, Jamaica and Haiti were already reported in Sandy's wake, including a 4-month-old Cuban boy crushed when his home collapsed. There were no reports of injuries at the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay.

"This will be a long-lasting event, with two to three days of impact," said James Franklin, branch chief of the National Hurricane Center. "Wind damage, widespread power outages, inland flooding and storm surge are all likely."

Although mostly out at sea today and weakening slightly, Sandy is still gearing up for an assault from South Carolina to New England.

As of 2:30 p.m. ET Friday, the center of Hurricane Sandy was located about 30 miles north-northeast of Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas. That's 430 miles south-southeast of Charleston, S.C.

Sandy remains a Category 1 hurricane, but just barely, with a sustained wind speed of 75 mph. It is crawling to the north at about 7 mph.

Winds and rain from Sandy, now grazing Florida, are predicted Saturday and Sunday along the coast of the Carolinas. But the main onslaught is forecast for Monday and Tuesday in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. "We are now 90% certain the storm will make landfall in the U.S.," said Louis Uccellini, director of NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Prediction.

AccuWeather meteorologist Tom Kines says winds could have the biggest impact, causing widespread power outages. "You've got to be concerned since it's an area with such a large population," Kines says.

Tropical storm conditions were possible for Florida's southeastern coast, the Upper Keys and Florida Bay on Friday.

Florida officials say they don't expect flooding but have already warned residents to stock up on supplies and be prepared for several days without power.

"We encourage people to have enough food, water, medicines, flashlights and batteries -- things to take care of yourself for at least 72 hours," said Bryan Koon, director of Florida's Division of Emergency Management.

Forecasters expect the bulk of Hurricane Sandy's influence on Florida's Space Coast to hit Friday, building on an already stormy foundation and rough seas.

"We're looking at deteriorating weather conditions throughout Brevard," said Tony Cristaldi, a meteorologist with the NWS in Melbourne.

The center of the hurricane will remain about 170 to 200 miles off Brevard County's coast at its closest point later Friday night.

"We are expecting sustained winds and gusty winds, so if you have items outside your home that are likely to become airborne, you'll want to secure those," Brevard County Emergency Manager Kimberly Prosser said. "Things like garbage cans and lawn furniture."

The high winds would extend inland, Weather Channel meteorologist Chris Dolce says, with the potential for downed trees and power lines. Power outages could last for days, Dolce says, and there could be just enough cold air to produce wet snow, possibly heavy, in some parts of the central Appalachian mountains of West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Pepco, the electric company that provides service to Washington, D.C., and parts of Maryland, has already activated emergency teams and begun scheduling workers who might have to assess damage, restore power and coordinate with other power companies in the region, spokesman Marcus Beal said.

"We're already making plans and working as if this is a definite event," he said.

Officials in places like Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Massachusetts are monitoring the storm and getting prepared in case people need emergency supplies, volunteers or shelters.

"We want to make sure we are connecting with everybody and that we will have a game plan in place if the storm requires us to respond," said Paul Shipman, a spokesman for the American Red Cross in Connecticut and Rhode Island. He added that volunteers have already been called to be on alert.

The Red Cross will work with local media and local towns, and will use its social media outlets to get the word out about the storm, Shipman said. He encouraged iPhone and Android users to download the Red Cross' Hurricane app.

Several East Coast residents and business owners said Thursday they weren't making any major plans just yet.

Randal Anderson, the dock master at Inlet Marina in Melbourne, Fla., said he plans to secure the boats and take down the paper ghosts lining his home's fence.

"I'm going to take down the Halloween decorations since we're expecting 50-mph gusts," he said. "I'm not in panic mode. I've lived here all my life. This is what we do."

Meanwhile, landfall Monday along the Mid-Atlantic coast, as predicted by two of the weather models, "would likely be a billion-dollar disaster," according to Weather Underground meteorologist Jeff Masters. Additionally, Masters reminds the public that the full moon is on Monday, which means astronomical tides will be at their peak for the month, increasing potential storm surge flooding.

What's creating this monster? A combination of Hurricane Sandy and another storm over the eastern USA, writes meteorologist James Cisco of the Hydrometeorological Prediction Center in an online report.

The winds from Sandy, Cisco writes, will be "incorporated into a hybrid vortex over the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast next Tuesday." This "unusual merger should settle back toward the interior Northeast through Halloween, inviting perhaps a ghoulish nickname for the cyclone along the lines of 'Frankenstorm,' an allusion to Mary Shelley's gothic creature of synthesized elements."

On Friday, Allstate Insurance Co. was in the midst of expanding efforts to prepare for Hurricane Sandy, spokeswoman April Eaton said.

"We are currently rolling our catastrophe personnel, mobile claim centers and catastrophe response vehicles to Raleigh, N.C., for staging," she said. "Staging allows us to get our national catastrophe team members and units positioned in a safe place, but close to areas that may be impacted by Sandy. Once we see where the hurricane makes landfall, and authorities allow us in, we're able to move from the staging area or holding pattern and go into the heavily damaged communities to help Allstate customers begin the claim process."

Eaton said they plan to send nine mobile claim centers to Raleigh, N.C., and Allentown, Pa

Gary Strauss and Doyle Rice, USA TODAY

Contributing: Yamiche Alcindor; Florida Today.

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Lake Erie: Boat flips, three rescued from water

CLEVELAND -- Three men were pulled from Lake Erie this morning after their boat crashed into the breakwall.  

"If we weren't there in a minute or two he was done," is how Michael Reed described the urgency of the rescue he, his father, and another man accomplished about noon on Friday.

Reed pulled a man, who he says was in immediate danger of drowing, from the choppy waters near Edgewater Park.

"He was near death in a minute," Reed said of the man, who was not wearing a life jacket, and had gone under the waves "at least 5 times."

The man who was rescued was not identified, and was taken by ambulance to a local hospital. Two other men on the capsized boat were wearing life jackets and were pulled in by other boaters who saw the commotion.

Reed and his companions were just about to pull up anchor for the day because the winds had picked up and waves were starting to crash. "We got hit with a 7 footer," he said.

"Then I heard somebody say help. I looked further and seen guys in the water, a boat flipped. Then I seen the guy who didn't have the life jacket."

"He was in panic and shock. He was almost in a near death experience," said Reed after he returned to shore with the victim. "He went under the boat, hit his head on the boat and tried to grab the rope."

"I just reached, grabbed him with all my might, pulled him up, and he was OK."

The capsized boat was not immediately found.  It was not clear if it sank or had drifted away.

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Forecasters brace for hurricane hybrid

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WASHINGTON -- Government forecasters say a big storm that they're calling "Frankenstorm" is likely to blast most of the U.S. East Coast next week.

The storm is an unusual mix of a hurricane and a winter storm. The worst of it could be focused around New York City and New Jersey.

Forecasters on Thursday said there's a 90 percent chance that the East will get steady gale-force winds, flooding, heavy rain and maybe snow starting Sunday and stretching past Wednesday.

The hurricane part of the storm is likely to come ashore somewhere in New Jersey on Tuesday morning.

NOAA forecaster Jim Cisco said the storm is so massive that the effects will be felt along the entire coast from Florida to Maine and inland to Ohio.

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Cleveland Weather: Chilly, windy & wet

Keep up to date with the latest forecast--- as we do expect potential changes heading into early next week as a result of Hurricane "Sandy".  The key will be how far West "Sandy" will come.  Only time will tell.

Regardless, we'll have you and your family prepared for whatever mother nature brings our way!

The Cold Front has pushed east of the area Friday morning, now the rain showers move into town.  It will be Cloudy, Breezy with occasional rain showers this afternoon.  We were at 65 early this morning, but temperatures will be falling through the 50's this afternoon.  Wind: NW 10-15 mph.

Cloudy, Breezy & Chilly with occasional rain Friday night.  Low: 43.  Wind: North 15-20 mph.

Saturday will be Windy & Chilly with rain showers.  High: 51.  Wind: North 15-20 mph.

Rain showers, windy & chilly Saturday night.  Low: 39.  Wind: North 15-20 mph.

Sunday will be Cloudy & Windy with occasional showers.  High: 50.  Wind: North 15-20, Gusts-30 mph.

By Monday, "Sandy" should be turning toward the U.S. mainland, and will push more windy & rain our way.  Cloudy, Windy with occasional rain.  High: 46.

Tuesday:  Windy & Wet.  High: 46.

Wednesday.....Halloween......Mostly Cloudy, Breezy & Chilly with occasional showers.  High: 45.

Thursday: Mostly Cloudy with a few scattered showers.  High: 50.

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WKYC to air Senate debate tonight

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CINCINNATI -- Nine Ohio NBC-affiliated television stations, including WKYC, are joining forces to broadcast a live 60-minute debate between Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown and Republican State Treasurer Josh Mandel. Brown and Mandel are running for the United States Senate seat currently held by Brown. AARP joins the consortium of stations as the exclusive underwriting sponsor for the debate.

The debate will take place tonight (October 25) in Cincinnati and will be broadcast live on all Ohio NBC affiliates, including WKYC at 7 p.m.   You can also see the debate on wkyc.com

NBC White House Correspondent Chuck Todd will moderate the debate with a panel of broadcast journalists from across the state. The panel of journalists includes anchor/political reporter Colleen Marshall from WCMH in Columbus, anchor Sheree Paolello from WLWT in Cincinnati, and political reporter Tom Beres from WKYC in Cleveland.

The general managers from the nine television stations are committed to providing important programs that address critical community issues and educating Ohio voters about important statewide political contests such as this Senate race.

"AARP Ohio is pleased to underwrite the broadcast of this debate so Ohioans can learn where candidates stand on the issues most important to them," says Jane Taylor, state director for AARP Ohio. "AARP is proud of our 26-year history of providing unbiased information so voters can choose candidates that best fit their values. AARP is a nonpartisan organization. We provide voters' guides and sponsor debates and forums in support of an informed electorate."

The debate is a continuation of the commitment NBC and the affiliate stations have shown to political coverage. The consortium produced a statewide debate on Ohio's Issue 2 in October 2011.

The presenting NBC Affiliates are:
WLWT/Cincinnati; WKYC/Cleveland; WCMH/Columbus; WDTN/Dayton; WLIO/Lima, WNWO/Toledo; WTOV/Wheeling/Steubenville; WFMJ/Youngstown; WHIZ /Zanesville.

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Akron: Frank Russo ordered to report to prison

AKRON -- Former Cuyahoga County Auditor Frank Russo must soon begin serving his federal prison sentence.

A hearing in Akron federal court on modifying his sentence ended Thursday morning with Judge Sara Lioi telling Russo that he must "self report" to the Loretto Federal Prison in Pennsylvania as soon as possible.

Russo's attorney, Roger Synenberg, said he expected his client would report to prison "in about 4 to 6 weeks." Synenberg said the prison itself need time to prepare for Russo's arrival.

Following the brief hearing in U.S. District Court in Akron, Russo left the building and told assembled reporters he would make a statement. 

"I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to my family, to my co-workers, and each and every resident of Cuyahoga County," Russo said. 

"I regret what I have done.  I am really, truly sorry for what I've done, with my heart, but if you look back there is nothing I can do about it."

"But what I can do is make a difference in the future," the disgraced former politician continued.  "I'm going to take a positive step forward to touch people's lives to make life better.  Thank you very much."

As for the issue of reducing Russo's 22-year prison sentence, that decision will not be made until after Russo testifies at yet another trial in the Cuyahoga County corruption investigation.

A plea agreement between Russo and federal officials called for Russo's cooperation and testimony in the ongoing Cuyahoga County corruption investigation and trials.

In return, federal officials agreed they would not prosecute other Russo family members, except for his son Vince, who had already been indicted when the plea agreement was made.

Federal officials have informed the court that Russo's cooperation is substantially complete.

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Cleveland Weather: Record highs today

Keep up to date with the latest forecast--- as we do expect potential changes heading into early next week as a result of Hurricane Sandy.

Thursday afternoon will be Sunny with Record Highs across Northern Ohio.  Here are the Records for October 25th:

      Cleveland:  80...........Akron/Canton: 79.............Mansfield: 79.

High forecast today: 81.  Wind: South 10-15 mph.

Clear & unseasonably Mild Thursday night.  Low: 61.  Wind: South 10 mph.

Friday will start out with Sunshine, followed by afternoon Clouds & Rain moving into the region with a Cold Front.  High: 66.  Wind: SW-NW 10-15 mph.

Windy & Wet for Friday night High School Football games.  Low: 47.  Wind: North 15-20 mph.

Saturday will be Cloudy, Windy & Cooler with Showers likely.  High: 49.  Wind: North 15-20 mph.

Sunday will be Cloudy, Breezy & Cool, but it looks like we'll get a brief respite from the showers.  High: 49. 

Monday will be Mostly Cloudy & Windy with a few showers.  High: 47.

Tuesday will be Cloudy, Windy & Wet.  High: 45.

Wednesday...Halloween.....will be Cloudy with some wind-blown light showers.  High: 45.

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Police: Woman made up story about being set on fire

Investigators in Louisiana say a woman who claimed attackers set her on fire lied and made the whole thing up.

Sharmeka Moffitt said three men wearing white hoodies attacked her in a Winnsboro park Sunday night.
Police now say the evidence doesn't match up with her account.

"The investigation for Ms. Moffitt has revealed that this was not an attack, but self inflicted incident that happened to her, evidence has a recovered from a cigarette lighter and a charcoal starter lighter with her fingerprints was on the bottle."

Moffitt suffered burns on most of her body. She is listed in critical condition.

She's also believed to have written "K-K-K" and other racial slurs on her own car.

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Season over for Browns LB Scott Fujita

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BEREA --  Browns linebacker Scott Fujita will be placed on injured reserve with a neck injury, ending his stormy season.

Fujita, one four players suspended by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for his role in the New Orleans Saints' bounty scandal, was inactive the past two games. He last started on Oct. 7 in a game against the New York Giants. Browns coach Pat Shurmur does not know if Fujita, an 11-year veteran and one of the league's most informed players, will retire.

The 33-year-old Fujita had neck surgery in college.

Fujita had his three-game suspension reduced to one by Goodell. However, Fujita was angered by a letter he received from the commissioner and harshly criticized Goodell for his handling of the Saints' situation and questioned his track record on player safety.

TOM WITHERS
AP Sports Writer

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Cleveland Weather: Sunny,warm afternoon

Wednesday afternoon: Rain showers tapering off. Then mostly sunny and warm. Mid 70s

Wednesday night: Partly cloudy to mostly clear. Mid 50s

Thursday: Mostly sunny, warm and breezy. Near record temperatures. Upper 70s/low 80s

Friday: Early sun, then increasing clouds with chances for rain and thunder storms late morning into the afternoon. Mid/upper 60s

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Cooler.  Low/mid 50s

Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a few showers AM, partly sunny PM. Cool. Near 50

Monday:  Partly to mostly cloudy with isolated showers. Near 50

Tuesday:  Partly cloudy and cool. Near 50

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Hudson: Boil alert issued due to water main break

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HUDSON -- Crews are working to fix a water main break on Stow Road which has closed schools and a boil alert has been issued.

The 16-inch main broke around 4 a.m. Tuesday morning in front of 7399 Stow Road.

Water  service may not be available to some customers in North Hudson.

As a precaution and in accordance with EPA regulations, a boil alert has been issued for all customers served by Akron water and residing NORTH of the Ohio Turnpike within the Hudson, Twinsburg and Twinsburg Township.

As a result of the water issues, Hudson High School dismissed students at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday morning and Ellsworth Hill Elementary was closed.

Customers experiencing reduced water pressure should expect normal service to return this afternoon.

Customers should boil drinking water for a minimum of two minutes. This alert will continue for a minimum  of 48 hours.

Check back with wkyc.com for the latest.

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Investigator: Million-dollar plumber raises audit red flag

CLEVELAND -- Did taxpayers get hustled when they paid a plumber nearly a million dollars?  And why hasn't Cleveland City Council tried to figure out what went wrong with an original contract that changed five times without council approval?

Terry the Plumber, better known as Terry Kordiac, told the Investigator Tom Meyer he did not do anything wrong.  "If anything, they (City Hall) owe me. I don't owe them," said Kordiac.

Cleveland City Council has yet to hold hearings on a scathing city audit that was released in June. Several members of the public utilities committee have failed to read the audit.

Councilman Brian Cummins says it's inexcusable.

"What is council doing to really pay attention to these audit findings? This should really raise a red flag," said Cummins.

Among other things, the audit blasts Cleveland Public Power or CPP, of failing to check on the work done by Terry the Plumber and to see if it was done right.

But Terry the Plumber told the Investigator that CPP's top leadership, including commissioner Ivan Henderson,  knew exactly what he was doing and, in some cases, even examined his work.

"I don't think the right hand knows what the left hand is doing," said Kordiac.

Barry Withers, the Director of Public Utilities, refused to answer questions. The Investigator asked Withers if Terry the Plumber did the work the city paid him to do. Withers wished the Investigator a "good morning" and walked away.

One of the members of council's public utilities committee was surprised to learn of the audit findings, four months after Mayor Jackson's office emailed all members of council copies of the audit.

When the Investigator told Councilman Kevin Conwelll about the contents of the audit, Conwell said "oh, that's not good when you tell me something like that."

Councilman Polensek said top management at CPP should be held responsible for the Terry the Plumber contract, which ballooned from $160,000 to $980,000.

But Mayor Jackson failed to discipline the commissioner or his assistants. Instead, CPP slapped an unidentified employee on the wrist, simply reassigning him to other duties.

When city contracts exceed $50,000, council must approve them to insure they're not handed out to family and friends. Auditors say that didn't happen in the case of work done by Terry the Plumber.

The city's law department is conducting an internal investigation, and there could be disciplinary action taken as a result of that probe.

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Cleveland Weather: Warm, scattered rain

Tuesday afternoon: Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. Still warm. Low 70s

Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy with isolated showers. Upper 50s

Wednesday: Early shower chances linger, then clearing.  Mid 70s

Thursday: Sunny, warm and breezy. Near record temperatures. Upper 70s/low 80s

Friday: Early sun, then scattered rain and thunder.  Low/mid 60s early, cooler for afternoon & evening

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Cooler.  Low 50s

Sunday: Partly sunny with a few showers. Cool.  Near 51

Monday:  Mostly cloudy with isolated showers.  Low 50s

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Girl mistaken as skunk shot during Halloween party

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ROCHESTER, Pa. -- State wildlife officials are among the agencies investigating the shooting of a 9-year-old western Pennsylvania girl who was wounded when a family member apparently mistook her costume for a skunk during a Halloween party.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission wildlife officer overseeing Beaver County tells the Beaver County Times (http://bit.ly/X2rxPS) he's working with police on the investigation of Saturday night's shooting in New Sewickley Township.

Police say the girl was shot around 8:30 p.m. Saturday by a family member who thought her black and white costume was actually a skunk. Investigators haven't released the identity of the girl, who was flown to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Her condition wasn't available.

New Sewickley police Chief Ron Leindecker says the girl was playing over a hillside near the house when she was shot.

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Information from: Beaver County Times, http://www.timesonline.com/

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Ohio meningitis cases linked to recall up to 11

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COLUMBUS --  Health officials say a sixth meningitis case in Marion County gives Ohio a total of 11 illnesses linked to a larger outbreak and recalled steroid injections for back pain.

The Ohio Department of Health also has reported single cases of rare fungal meningitis in Crawford, Franklin, Hamilton, Morrow and Warren counties. The cases involve adults, and none have died.

Federal officials report more than 280 illnesses and at least 23 deaths in the outbreak linked to a specialty pharmacy in Massachusetts called the New England Compounding Center. The pharmacy has recalled its products.

Officials say 64 facilities in Ohio received products from the pharmacy. Four clinics in Ohio received the potentially contaminated steroids, and the patients that got those injections have been warned to watch for symptoms.

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Cleveland Weather: The heat is on

Temperatures will reach in to the 70s for much of this week. By Thursday, high temperatures could exceed normal high temperatures by more than 15 degrees.

Still, wet and cool weather is expected for the weekend, with highs only in the 50s.

Monday afternoon: Mostly sunny & much warmer. Close to 10 degrees above normal. Near 70. Winds: SW 5-10 mph.

Tonight: Increasing clouds with rain chances. Mild. Mid 50s. Winds: SW 5-10 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers. Still warm. Low 70s. Winds: SW 5-10 mph.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy early, then mostly sunny and warm.  Mid 70s.

Thursday: Sunny, warm and breezy. Mid 70s.

Friday: Scattered showers, otherwise mostly cloudy. Upper 60s

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Cooler. Upper 50s.

Sunday: Partly Sunny with showers. Chilly. Upper 40s/low 50s.

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Between the Lines: Port levy, early voting, and more

It's Cuyahoga County's port levy and the effects of early voting on this edition of Between the Lines.

Join host Dick Russ, along with political analysts Mary Anne Sharkey and Mark Naymik, as they question Will Friedman, the President and CEO of the Cleveland Cuyahoga County Port Authority.

The port has a levy on the November ballot which would raise some $90 million over 5 years. It is the first request for an increase in millage by the Port Authority since 1968.

Also discussed is the impact of early voting in Cuyahoga County, now allowed on the three days immediately preceding the November election.

And we'll talk about the possible chairmanship of the Congressional Black Caucus going to local Congresswoman Marcia Fudge.

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Cleveland Weather: Sunny, warmer

Sunday:  A few clouds early, then mostly sunny skies.  Upper 50s/low 60s

Monday:  Mostly sunny.  Clouds with scattered rain (maybe thunder) come back Monday night.  Low 70s

Tuesday:  Mostly cloudy with scattered rain chances.  Low 70s

Wednesday:  Early shower chances, then partly cloudy and warm.  Low/mid 70s

Thursday:  Partly cloudy early with isolated rain later in the day.  Low/mid 70s

Friday:  Partly sunny with scattered rain and thunder later in the day.  Upper 60s

Saturday:  Cloudy with rain and some thunder.  Windy.  Temps start in the 60s and fall into the 50s.  (A second surge of colder air will arrive Sunday - not sure if it will be early or late - and spark the major changes expected.)

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1st quarter: Colts 7, Browns 0

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The Colts scored first as quarterback Andrew Luck ran it in from 3-yards out for a touchdown

That capped an 80-yard drive on 11 plays.

The Browns have some momentum coming into today's game.  Cleveland beat the Bengals last week 34-24.

Browns wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi will not play today with a hamstring injury.

Be sure and watch Channel 3 news tonight at 6, 11 and on Browns Tonight for a complete recap of the Browns-Colts game.

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Kent: KSU May 4 Visitors Center to open

KENT-- An interactive center at Kent State University is set to open its doors this weekend to provide a teachable moment of a day in history that shocked the world.

Four people were killed, on May 4, 1970, when members of the National Guard opened fire into a crowd of students protesting the Vietnam War and the decision by the Nixon Administration to invade Cambodia.

Several others were wounded. Some of those wounded weren't protesting, they were just bystanders.

Now, just steps away from where the tragedy took place, is a three-gallery exhibit that lays out what happened leading up to those shootings. The May 4 Visitors Center is a multi-media exhibit that sets the tone for the time in history.

The first gallery shows what was going on, not just in politics but also in pop culture. Round the corner and you will find a quote from President Nixon on the wall about the unpopular decision to on April 30, 1970 to invade Cambodia.

The next display shows a map of the United States, depicting the days that would follow -- May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, and the 132 protests that broke out at universities across the country as a result of the invasion.

The next room is a bit darker than the other displays. On the wall you will find minute-by-minute descriptions leading up to the 13 seconds of violent gunfire on May 4 that changed the lives of students, faculty, and the world forever.

Projectors show images, along with narrated videos and testimonials, from the people who were there that day.

The sound of the actual gunfire captured by a student that fateful day still is enough to make someone stop and pause, though the event happened four decades ago.

The room that follows brings the headlines of the time. The hometown newspapers of the four students who were fatally shot are displayed in the middle of the wall as a way to honor their young lives lost.

In addition to headlines plastered on the wall and the images of the days that followed, are artifacts and quotes of people who were touched by the events.

The technology inside the center spans the decades. The interactive displays begin with televisions from the 1960's time period. As you move through there is an opportunity to pick up a phone an listen to different television clips and other recordings that came as a result of the Kent State shootings.

As visitors leave, the technology corresponds with today's social media savvy world. Visitors are encouraged to leave a comment about what May 4 means to them.

The comments then scroll on television screens for people to read as they leave the center.

The center will be unveiled to alumni this weekend as students return for KSU's homecoming festivities. It will be open to the public and tour groups on a regular basis after this weekend.

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Fire at Akron University sends 5 to hospital

AKRON -- The Akron Fire Department responded to a fire at the University Akron Saturday morning.

The fire happened at the university's College of Arts and Science building off Buchtel Avenue.  

Haz-Mat officials assisted in the fire after smoke and chemicals fumes injured five people. Three students, a professor and a University of Akron police officer were transported to Akron City Hospital and Akron General Hospital.

The building has been reopened after proper ventilation was restored. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Kent: Man arrested after unwanted sexual contact and burglary

KENT -- Police made and arrest after posting a suspects picture on facebook.

The male now known as Ahmed Refaie broke into an apartment just off of Kent State University's campus.

Police tell Channel 3 Refaie had unwanted sexual contact with a female and then broke into her apartment.

He was caught on surveillance video inside the apartment complex.  A still image of Refaie was then posted on facebook leading to his arrest.

Refaie has been charged with burglary and sexual imposition.

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Cleveland Weather: Late day showers chance

Friday will feature Mostly Cloudy skies & a chance of late day showers.  High: 60.  Wind: South 10-15 mph.

Showers rotate into the area from southwest to northeast Friday night for high school football games.  Low: 44.  Wind: SW 10-15 mph.

The big upper level Low Pressure center will slide over us on Saturday, bringing us a Cloudy, Cool day with occasional showers.  High: 54.  Wind: SW 10-15 mph.

Showers will rotate to the east Saturday evening, with partial clearing overnight.  Low: 43.  Wind: West 10-15 mph.

Sunday, we'll see more Sunshine & seasonably cool temperatures as High Pressure moves into the area.  High: 59.  Wind: West 10-15 mph.

Monday, High Pressure slips east, and we'll see Mostly Sunny skies & Milder temperatures.  High: 70.

Tuesday, a Front sags over Lake Erie, bringing us Partly Sunny skies and a few scattered showers.  High: 71.

More of the same on Wednesday:  Partly Sunny & Mild with a few scattered showers.  High: 72.

Thursday:  Partly Sunny & Mild.  High: 73.

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Berea: BW student arrested off-campus in 'drug-making' lab

BEREA -- A woman and two men were arrested Friday when police raided a Front Street home following a months-long investigation that the home was being used as a lab to make ecstasy.

Police confirmed to WKYC that at least one person arrested was a Baldwin Wallace University student and they suspect the other two are as well but could not confirm at the time.

When police raided the home, they discovered a lab and chemicals they believe are being used to create ecstasy. The state Bureau of Criminal Investigation is at the home making an exact determination of what the lab was used for.

George Richard, the assistant vice president and director of University Relations released a statement following the raid:

"We're aware of the police investigation at an off-campus address, and are waiting for specific information from police today. At this point, we have confirmed the involvement of one current BW student, but do not have the other two names to be able to confirm from student records whether or not they are currently enrolled."

"We are cooperating fully with that investigation and have been told that no charges have been filed at this point. The police also have asked that we not release any names or additional information at this time. Additionally, the University¹s own judicial code involves a rigorous internal process and extends to student behavior on and off-campus."

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Accused Chardon school shooter TJ Lane wants trial delayed

CHARDON -- The Geauga County Prosecutor's office opposes alleged Chardon shooter TJ Lane's motion to delay his November 26 trial.

Lane, now 18, is accused of killing three Chardon High School students and wounding three others on Feb. 27 inside Chardon High School's cafeteria.

Lane's attorney had filed a motion on Oct. 17 before Geauga County Common Pleas Judge David L. Fuhry, saying he will not be able to complete the required "Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity" report and paperwork in time to start the trial on Nov. 26 and wants the trial delayed.

Prosecutors say that Lane's attorney was to file the NGRI by July 11 and was granted a continuance then and again another continuance was granted on Aug 7. His attorney filed an incomplete report on Oct. 1 and Fuhry asked for a more complete report by Oct. 24.

Fuhry has not ruled as of early Friday afternoon.

Lane, who was 17 at the time of the shootings, had an attorney since that day but hired new counsel on April 13. He was formally indicted May 24 and was arraigned as an adult on June 8.

His attorney then indicated Lane would be changing his plea from not guilty to not guilty by reason of insanity.

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Must see: Icy plunge goes all wrong

There's a new video swirling around YouTube that's starting to gain popularity.

The footage shows a man in Germany trying to jump into an icy pool.

After taking a running start, the man curls up cannon-ball style in mid-air ready to splash into the frigid water.

Photos: Portage Lakes Polar Bear Jump 2012

What he didn't seem to realize is that the water was frozen solid.

His expected splash ended with a thud as he slams down hard and slides across the ice.

The moment led to an outburst of laughter from everybody present.

Watch that video above to see the moment that has people talking today.

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Newsweek ending print edition, job cuts expected

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NEW YORK -- Newsweek plans to end its print publication after 80 years and will shift to an online-only format starting in early 2013. Job cuts are expected.

Newsweek's last U.S. print edition will be its Dec. 31 issue.

Barry Diller, the head of the company that owns Newsweek, had announced in July that the publication was examining its future as a weekly print magazine.

The announcement of the change was made by Tina Brown, editor-in-chief and founder of The Newsweek Daily Beast Co., on The Daily Beast website Thursday.

Brown said staff cuts are expected, but didn't give a specific figure.

Brown said that the online publication will be called Newsweek Global and will be a single, worldwide edition that requires a paid subscription. It will be available for tablets and online reading, with certain content available on The Daily Beast website.

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Cleveland Weather: Wet, windy & wild

Thursday, a Cold Front pushes through the region during the afternoon.  A narrow, but intense band of rain will push east of the Greater Cleveland area through mid-afternoon.  Behind this band,  it will be Cloudy & Very Windy.  High: 63.  Wind: South 15-25, gusts-35 mph.

Rain ends by Thursday night as the Front pushes east & a "Dry Slot" pushes into the region.  It will be Cloudy, Breezy & Cooler.  Low: 46.  Wind: South 10-15, gusts-30 mph.

Friday will start out Cloudy with rain returning by late afternoon as more moisture wraps around an upper level center of Low Pressure that's going to sit over the Great Lakes for a couple of days.  High: 58.  Wind: South 15 mph.

Scattered showers for Friday night High School Football.  Low: 45.  Wind: South 10-15 mph.

Saturday will be Mostly Cloudy with scattered light showers wrapping around the Low Pressure center.  High: 55.  Wind: SW 5-10 mph.

Sunday, we'll see more Sunshine as the Low pulls out of the region.  High: 63.

Monday will be Mostly Sunny & Milder.  High: 70.

Tuesday a Front will drape itself over Lake Erie.  It will be Partly Sunny with a few scattered showers.  High: 71.

Wednesday, with the Front still hovering along the lake shore, it will be Partly Sunny with scattered showers.  High: 71.

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Joe Banner joins Browns as CEO

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BEREA -- The Cleveland Browns have introduced Joe Banner as the team's CEO at a morning news conference.

The move comes one day after the NFL approved Jimmy Haslam as the team's new owner.

Banner is a former president of the Philadelphia Eagles. He starts his new job with the Browns on October 25. That's the day the $1 billion sale of the team closes.

Team president, Mike Holmgren says he will remain with the team for the rest of the year but retire at season's end.

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Lance Armstrong stepping down as Livestrong chairman

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AUSTIN, Texas --  Lance Armstrong is stepping down as chairman of his Livestrong cancer-fighting charity to it can focus on its mission instead of its founder's problems.

Armstrong's announcement came minutes before Nike Inc., announced it is terminating its personal contract with him.

Nike said it a statement that Armstrong had "misled" the company for a decade about doping. The company said it would continue to support Armstrong's foundation.

The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency released a massive report last week detailing allegations of widespread doping by Armstrong and his teams when he won the Tour de France seven consecutive times from 1999 to 2005.

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Berea: Ryan, Rice say America at 'crossroads'

BEREA - VP candidate Paul Ryan and Condoleezza Rice told a rally in Berea America is at a 'crossroads.'

Speaking to hundreds gathered at Baldwin Wallace University, the former Secretary of State declared, "We're at a crossroads about what kind of country we are going to be. Will we pass on liberty and opportunity to our children?"

It was the first official campaign appearance on behalf of the Romney Ryan ticket for Rice, who spoke at times to women, whom polls show have been gravitating toward voting for Mitt Romney.

"So many women in these hard economic times don't know if they will ever work again. Americans are feeling terrible economic pain."

Ryan echoed the same sentiments, telling the enthusiastic partisan crowd, "Twenty six million women are trapped in poverty. Half a million fewer women are working today than when President Obama took office."

He spoke to the many Baldwin Wallace students in the audience about the dangers of America going down the same economic path as Europe.

"Unemployment among young people in Europe is 20 percent. In Greece and Spain, it is 50 percent. Generations of politicians there made empty promises to get elected."

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LIVE: Jimmy Haslam news conference

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1:32 p.m.: Haslam says he does not want to be a distraction to Head Coach Pat Shurmur and wants him to focus on getting the team ready to play each week.

1:27 p.m.: Haslam says Banner will be involved in the day-to-day running of operations but says he will be involved in major decisions.

1:26 p.m.:  Haslam says this is the only personnel change at this time.

1:24 p.m.:  Haslam confirms that Mike Holmgren will leave the organization.  He says Holmgren made the decision to leave at the end of the season due to the changes that would happen in his position with Haslam's team taking a more active role in the running of the team.  Holmgren will stay on until the end of the season and assist with transition including working with new CEO Joe Banner.

1:23 p.m. Haslam thanks Lerner family and calls it a privilege to own the Browns.

1:21 p.m.: Haslam says we "will do everything we can to bring a winning team to the fans."

1:18 p.m.: Haslam begins to address media.

1:13 p.m.: NFL owners finish lunch.  Jimmy Haslam expected to adress media shortly.

12:25 p.m.:  We are expecting a news conference from the NFL owners meeting at around 1 p.m. 

12:11 p.m.: Atlanta Falcons owner, Arthur Blank, tells reporters he is excited about Haslam's ownership of the Browns. He praises Haslam as a business owner and says he is excited for the future for the Browns and their fans.

11:55 a.m.:  Haslam expected to arrive at Browns headquarters in Berea tomorrow along with Condoleezza Rice and Republican VP nominee Paul Ryan.  Ryan and Rice have a campaign appearance later in the day in Berea at BW.  Condoleezza Rice is a lifelong Browns fan.

11:50 a.m.:  Jim Donovan confirms that Mike Holmgren is out as Browns President.  Joe Banner will be named Browns President and CEO.

11:20 a.m.:  Jim Donovan reports that it's expected the Browns will introduce Joe Banner as team president at a news conference in Berea on Wednesday.  Banner is a former Eagles president who was matched with Haslam at the start of the ownership talks.  He has served as an advisor to Haslam throughout the process.

11:10 a.m.:  According to Jim Donovan, Haslam was in a separate room while the ownership vote took place.  Once the vote was completed he entered the owners' meeting room to thunderous applause.

11:05 a.m.: Vote to approve Haslam was unanimous, 32-0.  Haslam bought the Browns for $1 billion, agreeing to terms with Randy Lerner in August.

10:45 a.m.: The NFL owners have approved Jimmy Haslam as the new Browns owner.  He received a rousing ovation from the NFL owners after the approval vote, according to Jim Donovan who is in Chicago.

9:45 a.m.: Owners have filed into the meeting in Chicago. The vote on Jimmy Haslam as the new Browns owner is expected to be one of the first items on the agenda. Browns President Mike Holmgren is not attending the meeting, neither is Randy Lerner. Instead, the Browns team representative is Bryan Wiedmeier.

ORIGINAL POST:  The NFL owners are meeting in Chicago.

One of the items on the agenda is the approval of Jimmy Haslam's purchase of the Browns from Randy Lerner.

Haslam needs two-thirds of the vote from the NFL owners, but most people believe the vote will be unanimous.

The Voice of the Browns, Jim Donovan says don't the vote means that Haslam will now have an opportunity to dive in and take control of the business of the Browns and front office.

The players say they remain focused on building off their win last Sunday against the Bengals. 

Jim Donovan is in Chicago for the meetings.  Keep track of the developments in updates throughout the day.

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Ohio Auditor: Millions stolen from Cuyahoga Heights schools

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CUYAHOGA HEIGHTS -- The Ohio Auditor says nearly $4.2 million was stolen from the Cuyahoga Heights School District between July 2007 and February 2011.

Auditor of State Dave Yost and district Superintendent Dr. Edwin Holland outlined the findings of a special audit at a news conference Tuesday morning.

According to Yost, the special audit focused on a former district IT director.

The audit focused on payments made to vendors for IT equipment. According to the audit, 436 payments were authorized for nearly $4 million dollars for which the district received no goods or services. Auditor Yost says the vendors receiving the payments were all owned or operated by family members or friends of the former IT director.

The audit reportedly found another 179 transactions totaling more than $330,000 for goods and services that cannot be located by the district.

The district requested the special audit in February 2011. The audit findings have been turned over to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office.

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Cleveland Weather: Drier, more sun

This afternoon: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Mid/upper 50s

Tonight: Partly cloudy and cool, but near normal. Mid 40s. Winds: S 10-15 mph.

Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm. Breezy.  Low 70s

Thursday: Mostly cloudy with rain showers likely. Low 60s

Friday: Mostly cloudy, cool with scattered light showers.  Mid 50s

Saturday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance for showers. Mid/upper 50s

Sunday: Early shower chances, otherwise partly/mostly cloudy.  Upper 50s/Low 60s

Monday:  Partly cloudy with a isolated showers. Upper 60s.

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Cleveland: Child dies after being hit by car

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CLEVELAND -- Police are investigating the death of a six-year-old girl who died after being struck by a car.

According to police, the child was with her 21-year-old sister at the intersection of St. Clair and East 107th Street on Sunday afternoon. The child, Angela Brown, for unknown reasons let go of her older sister's hand and attempted to cross the street alone.

A driver westbound on St. Clair hit Angela as she attempted run across the street. The driver is cooperating with police.

Angela died at the hospital from her injuries. The medical examiner will determine the cause of death.

The incident remains under investigation.

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Kindle customers may get credit via settlements

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NEW YORK  -- Amazon has alerted its Kindle customers that they are entitled to a credit on prior electronic book purchases as part of settlements between some major e-book publishers and the government.

In September a federal judge approved the U.S. Justice Department's settlement with Hachette, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster, which were accused of conspiring in a price-fixing scheme.

Amazon.com Inc. told its Kindle customers over the weekend that they will be contacted when the credit is applied to their account if the court approves the settlement in February. Customers don't need to do anything to receive the credit.

Credit for an as-yet undetermined amount will be given for every eligible Kindle book purchased between April 2010 and May 2012. The credit can be used to buy e-books or print books, or customers can request a check in the amount of the credit.

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Cleveland Weather: Mostly cloudy, cool

This afternoon: Mostly cloudy, windy and cool. Scattered showers, mainly in the afternoon. Mid 50s. Winds: W 10-15 mph.

Tonight: A few scattered showers this evening, otherwise, gradual clearing, breezy & cool.  Low: 40.  Winds: NW 10-15 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Upper 50s/low 60s. Wind: West 5-10 mph.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy and warm. Breezy at times. Upper 60s.

Thursday: Rain showers likely. Low/mid 60s.

Friday: Mostly cloudy, cool with scattered light showers.  Mid 50s.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a chance for showers. Mid 50s.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy with showers chances. Upper 50s/near 60.

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Cleveland Weather: Windy, Warm & Wet

Sunday: Warm and breezy, with variable clouds and sun. Rain showers and even few severe thunderstorms are possible. A wind advisory goes into effect this afternoon and continues through this evening. Low/mid 70s. Wind: SW 20-30 mph, gusts exceed 40 mph.

Sunday night: Rain showers and storms likely due to a passing cold front. Low: 54. Wind: SW 20-25 mph.

Monday: Mostly cloudy, windy & cooler with a few scattered showers. High: 59.  Wind: West 15-20, gusts-30 mph.

Tuesday: Partly to mostly sunny & cool.  High: 57.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, breezy.  High: 66.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy, breezy with a few scattered showers ahead of another Cold Front.  High: 67.

Friday: Rain showers.  High: 59.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a few light rain showers.  High: 57.

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Longtime GOP Senate moderate Arlen Specter dies

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HARRISBURG -- Former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, the Republican-turned-Democrat who played a key role in many Supreme Court nominations, has died. He was 82.

His son Shanin Specter says his father died Sunday morning at his home in Philadelphia, from complications of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. He had battled cancer and other health problems.

Specter served 30 years in the Senate, a Pennsylvania record.

In April 2009, he startled fellow senators when he announced he was switching to the Democratic side because he did not think he could win the nomination for a sixth term in the increasingly conservative GOP. He wound up losing the 2010 Democratic primary to then-Rep. Joe Sestak, who narrowly lost Specter's seat to conservative Pat Toomey.

Specter was the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee before the Democrats regained power in 2007.

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First Quarter: Bengals 7, Browns 0

Cleveland, OH -- The Bengals lead over the Browns 7-0 in the second quarter.

Bengals scored first on a 55-yard touchdown pass from Andy Dalton to Jermaine Gresham to give Cincinnati a 7-0 lead.

Bengals led 7-0 at the end of the first quarter.

Don't forget to watch Browns Tonight after the late news for Browns highlights and all the post-game sound from today's game.

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Haunted Cleveland Ghost Tours underway

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CLEVELAND -- This time of year is all about pumpkins, Halloween, and scary stories. "Haunted Cleveland Ghost Tours" is now in their terrifying 14th season. 

Some of the tours include the Soldiers and Sailors Monument,  the USS Cod, Squire's Castle, and Franklin Castle. At each location, you hear the stories of true crimes and Cleveland's most famous legends.

Halloween 2012: Expanded coverage  

For additional information, go to the "Haunted Cleveland Ghost Tours" page for tour dates.

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Lake Metroparks Farmpark: Mother Nature's fall foliage

KIRTLAND -- One of Mother Nature's greatest shows is at its peak right now.

And the experts agree, the fall foliage is better this year than in years past.

Channel 3's Jennifer Lindgren explains how the countryside is cashing in on the changing season.

At the Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland, cameras really don't do the leaves justice.

People prefer to see the foliage with their own eyes.

Cool, sunny days have brought out the best of Northeast Ohio's trees. Those bright reds? High levels of sugars in the leaves.

And with a big event like the Corn and Pumpkin Harvest Weekend 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Saturday and Sunday, the Farmpark is seeing green.

The park administrator is expecting families from far beyond Kirtland, from eastern Pennsylvania to western Ohio.

Directions, schedule of events, admission

On Friday, the kids from Heritage Christian School in Brooklyn got a head start on the crowds.

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Witness recalls RTA bus fight caught on camera

CLEVELAND -- An RTA bus driver has been suspended after cell phone video of a September 18th incident appeared online.

Artis Hughes, 59, is seen in the video punching an "unruly" customer. 

That customer is Shidea Lane, 25.  In the police report, Lane is listed as the suspect, while Hughes is listed as the victim. 

According to witness statements in the police report, Lane got on the bus saying she couldn't pay her fare. Hughes told Lane she needed to pay the fare or exit the bus.

Lane came up with the money for the fare and remained towards the front of the bus.

Passenger William Matthews says Hughes had asked Lane to step behind the yellow line.

The two began to argue as Lane, apparently ignored the driver's request.

"The bus wasn't that full.  There were seats, I don't know why she wouldn't pay and sit down," Matthews said.

The two can be seen yelling back and forth. At some point, witnesses say Lane threatened to spit in the drivers face, a threat she made good on.

"She grabbed him, started choking him... he said "you're going to jail now," no one expected what was coming," Matthews said.

Video shows what happened next.

Hughes uppercuts Lane and throws her off the bus. "She got up, took it like a woman... she got thrown, literally, he threw her off the bus," Matthews said.

Hughes, who has been suspended without pay pending the investigation, could not be reached for comment.

In his witness statement to police, he describes the events above. 

He acknowledges he says "he would hurt her," if she spit in his face as she said. He says he "stopped the bus" after she spit in his face.

He says he was only protecting himself. Lane did not return Channel 3's phone calls requesting an interview.

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Painesville Township: Industrial fire still burning

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PAINESVILLE TOWNSHIP -- A fire at an animal feed plant is still burning in Painesville Township more than a day after it started.

Fire officials say the fire at Hardy Industrial Technologies will be allowed to burn itself out to save on firefighting resources.

The fire started Thursday morning around 9:30 a.m. The company produces vegetable oil-based animal feed. Essentially firefighters say the fire is an enormous grease fire.

Painesville Township industrial fire photos 

The EPA has been on site monitoring due to the column of smoke billowing from the site.

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Cleveland Weather: Warmer weekend

FREEZE WATCH for the Greater Cleveland area tonight.

Clear & Cold.  Low: 34.  Wind: SE 5-10 mph.

Saturday will start out Bright & Brisk, with increasing cloudiness in the afternoon.  Breezy & Milder.  High: 65.  Wind: South 15-20 mph.

Scattered showers move in Saturday night ahead of a stronger Cold Front. Windy & Warmer.  Low: 57.  Wind: South 15-20, gusts-30 mph.

Sunday will be Cloudy, Windy & Warmer with Showers & a few Thunderstorms with the Cold Front.  High: 76. 

Some Showers Sunday night.

Monday will feature variable cloudiness & Cooler, chance of showers.  High: 57.

Tuesday:  Mostly Sunny.  High: 56.

Wednesday: Partly Sunny & Mild.  High: 64.

Thursday, another Cold Front, Cloudy with scattered showers.  High: 62.

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RTA bus driver suspended after punching passenger

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CLEVELAND -- A Cleveland RTA bus driver was suspended after being caught on video assaulting a passenger while on duty.

The video, first posted on WorldStarHipHop.com and then elsewhere on the web, depicts a male bus driver striking an unruly female passenger with an uppercut punch.

The fight continues until the driver finally steps off the bus.

RTA officials have seen the video and are investigating. Until the investigation is complete, the driver, who has not been named, has been removed from duty and will be suspended.

Here is the complete statement from RTA:

RTA saw the video posted on YouTube of the operator incident on October 11. Through the investigation, we believe the incident occurred on Sept. 18. Upon identifying the driver, he was immediately suspended and removed from duty. His behavior is absolutely unacceptable. RTA apologizes to our customers for this incident. A full investigation continues.

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Painesville Township: Big industrial fire on Hardy Road

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PAINESVILLE TOWNSHIP - A plant that manufactures animal feed has been evacuated after a fire.

Officials say the fire at Hardy Industries began at around 9:30 a.m.

The plant has an internal sprinkler system but it was unable to suppress the fire. Departments from throughout the area have been called to battle the fire.

Workers have been evacuated from the plant.  Firefighters say there is concern about a cargo train behind the plant that is holding vegetable oil.

No neighborhoods have been evacuated. Fire officials say that the smoke does not pose any health hazards.

The Lake County Sheriff's office says Hardy Road, Route 535 and other roads nearby are closed. 

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Cleveland Weather: Sunny and breezy

Today: Mostly sunny, dry. Breezy at times. Upper 50s.

Friday: Mostly cloudy morning. Afternoon sun. Below normal temperatures. Low/Mid 50s.

Saturday: Mostly to partly cloudy. Warmer. chance of showers late day.  Upper 60s.

Sunday: Partly sunny, warmer with scattered showers. Low/mid 70s

Monday: Mostly cloudy with shower chances. Seasonal. Low/Mid 60s.

Tuesday: Mostly to partly cloudy. Isolated rain chances. Low/mid 60s.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with rain chances. Mid/upper 60s.

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Race as indicator of student success?

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Everyone wants their child to succeed, and while that may look different for each kid, it shouldn't be based on how they look.

But according to the Department of Education in Florida, the color of a student's skin may determine their ability to succeed.

Their new strategic vision for 2018 factors in a student's race to their performance expectations.

MORE: Read the Florida State Board of Education's Strategic Plan

Marquita Wilson wants the best for her daughter.

Wilson's daughter is a senior at William Raines High School and she expects her to do well after graduation.

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"The world is competitive and well rounded. You have to be able to present both," Wilson said.

But the new strategic vision generated by the Department of Education does not have the same expectations for all students.

The Board of Education just approved a plan for the next six years that factors in a students race as an indicator of success.

"The students should be measured for where they are, because the color of your skin doesn't determine that," she said.

The statistics laid out by the department of education tell a different story.

They broke the goal's down in math and reading, here are the reading numbers:

By 2018, 90 percent of Asian students are expected to be reading at grade level.

But only 80 percent of white students, 81 percent of Hispanic students, and 74 percent of black students are expected to do the same.

Seventy-four percent is not an acceptable number for Marquita Wilson.

"It's definitely a negative connotation, especially for those who can achieve higher, and now you're saying all you have to achieve is this," she said.  

Before the Board of Education approved the strategic plan, some members raised the same questions.

"If Asians can have a goal of 90 percent in reading, why can't whites, and other subcategories. So I would just ask my fellow board members if we are happy with the signal this sends," said Board Member John Padget.

"It would be making a heck of a statement, wouldn't it John, to say this is what we expect Hispanics and African Americans will be able to accomplish compared to other groups and just leave it at that. You throw up a big question there," said Board Member Roberto Martinez.

Other subcategories were included in the plan, with disabled students, economically challenged students, and English-learners all under 80 percent reading by 2018.

Board Members in support of the strategic vision argued that the numbers they're aiming for in all categories would be an improvement on current levels.

Though statistically each racial group is not expected to improve at the same rate.

"I think we need to be realistic in our ability to impact those at the same degree," said Board Member Kathleen Shanahan.

The Board voted to approve the plan, which will now be the gold standard for every school in Florida.

Marquita Wilson thinks it's a shame the state doesn't hold all their children to the same standard.

"They all go to school together, they live in society together, work on the same jobs, so the standards should meet across the board for all of the kids," said Wilson.

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